How to travel from Saint-Malo to Carentan, France

The distance between Saint-Malo and Carentan is around 167km (104 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 1h 50m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Saint-Malo to Carentan by train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out CarentanSaint-Malo if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

Take the train to Lison.

  • Duration2h 40m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €36($36)
💰 Cheapest
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Bus

Take the bus to Le Mont Saint-Michel, Villedieu Les Poeles then Saint-Lô - Maison du Département - Desserte Établissements and then to Carentan-les-Marais - Carentan Gare SNCF.

  • Duration3h 15m
  • Departs4 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €15($15)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

🚀 Fastest
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car
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Drive

Drive to Carentan.

  • Duration1h 50m
  • Distance170km (106 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Saint-Malo and Carentan

There are several options for getting from Saint-Malo to Carentan by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €15 ($15) and will take around 3h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 1h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €31 ($31).

The distance between Saint-Malo and Carentan is around 167km (104 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 92km (57 miles)

It takes around 2h 40m to get from Saint-Malo and Carentan by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 50m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Saint-Malo to Carentan is to drive which takes around 1h 50m and will set you back approx €31 ($31).

The cheapest way to travel between Saint-Malo and Carentan, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €15 ($15) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Saint-Malo and Carentan. It typically takes around 2h 40m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Saint-Malo to Carentan. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Dol De Bretagne and Lison. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 2h 40m.

SNCF run train services between Saint-Malo and Carentan. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 2h 40m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Saint-Malo and Carentan. It typically takes around 3h 15m and departs 4 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Saint-Malo to Carentan. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Le Mont Saint-Michel, Villedieu Les Poeles and Saint-Lô - Maison du Département - Desserte Établissements. These services run 4 times a week and will take a minimum of 3h 15m.

FlixBus, SNCF Bus and NOMAD CARS Manche run regular bus services between Saint-Malo and Carentan. Buses run 4 times a week and take around 3h 15m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Saint-Malo to Carentan. We recommend that you take the train to Lison. instead which will take 2h 40m.

The closest major airport to Carentan is Carpiquet Airport (CFR) (CFR) which is approximately 59km (36 miles) from Carentan. Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) (NTE) and Beauvais-Tillé Airport (BVA) (BVA) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Saint-Malo and Carentan. The distance is around 170km (106 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 50m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Saint-Malo to Carentan is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 40m and will usually cost around €36 ($36).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Saint-Malo and Carentan

Transport options from Saint-Malo to Carentan
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
2h 40m
€36($36)
twice daily204km (127 miles)
Bus
3h 15m
€15($15)
4 times a week167km (104 miles)
Drive
1h 50m
€31($31)
on demand170km (106 miles)

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Airports near Carentan

The following major airports near Carentan offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.

CFR
Carpiquet Airport (CFR)
Domestic Airport
Distance
59km (36 miles) from Carentan
NTE
Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)
International Airport
Distance
240km (149 miles) from Carentan
BVA
Beauvais-Tillé Airport (BVA)
International Airport
Distance
244km (151 miles) from Carentan